The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-08-05
The Constitutional Centennial.
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The celebration of the one hundredth |
anniversary of the adoption of the Consti- |
tuition of the United States, to be held in
Philadelphia, September IS, 16 and II,
promises to be one of the most interesting
events that ever occurred In this country,
and will rank second only to the great Cen
tennial of 1876. The Commission, composed
of some of the foremost men in the land,
is fully organized, the President of the
United States and his Cabinet are in cord
ial cooperation, and the Governors OF all
the States are aiding in the execution of
the general plan.
larger number of troops of different
States will doubtless participate in the mil
itary feature, than were ever gathered be-
fore on civic occasion; the industrial
display is expected to be the finest and
most comprehensive ever seen in this city,
and the commemorative services, presided
over by the Chief Magistrate and addressed
by Mr., Justice Miller of the Supreme
Court, will be the most imposing ceremony
ever held in America.
The programme as outlined by the Com
mission is as follows
The 10th of September is assigned for
professional industrial display. This dis
play, moving in long procession, mounted
upon cars prepared for the purpose, and
accompanied by various civic organizations,
promises to be feature of brilliant and
historic interest. In the evening of that
dag the Governor of Pennsylvania will
hold public reception in honor Of the
Governors of the States and Territories
| present at the celebration.
The 10th of September is assigned for
the military parade and review of the reg
iments and companies of the m ilitia OF the
several States and Territories, accompanied
by their respective Governors and stalls.
and by detachments from tho army and
navy of the United States, detailed for that
occasion. From the returns already re-
| ceived the commission expects the presence
of from ten to fifteen thousand State troops.
| One State alone offers seven thousand
| troops in honor OF the occasion. 1t is also
intended, il practicable, to illustrate in this
parade the contrast between the military
| arms and equipments of Revolutionary
times and those OF the present day. The
cooperation of the army and navy OF the
| United States has been assured to the Com
mission. In the evening of the same day
will occur public reception in honor OF
the President OF the United States, with
the Governors, representatives of foreign
governments, military, &c.
The 17th OF September is devoted to the
special services of commemoration, at
which the President Of the United States
will preside. The Grafton will be pro-
nounced by Mr. Justice Miller, of the Su-
preme Court of the United States. In ad-
dition there will be poem, national hymns,
vocal and instrumental music, &c. Vari-
Gus other entertainments are offered by
citizens during the progress OF the celebra-
| tion.
| In order to accommodate the vast multi
tude OF people who will desire to witness
and participate In this national tete In honor
| of liberty, the Pennsylvania Railroad 20.
will sell excursion tickets to Philadelphia
from all stations on their lines east of Pitts
burg and Erie September to IL, good to
return until the 22d, inclusive, at two cents
per mile.
Special excursions by special trains from
various points will be arranged, the details
of which will be published later through
the press and other means OF public an
nouncement.
In the meantime 1t will be well to under
line the dates, and arrange to visit the city
as a spectator of the great demonstration,
which appeals TO the patriotism of every
American, as well as ever friend OF free
dom,